Lara is a very beautiful woman, she is tall, brunette, with brown eyes and wavy hair that went down to her waist.

A marketing graduate, she worked hard to save money to go live in Italy with her best friend, because life there would be better.

Today was a hot day in Brazil, Lara woke up early to pack her suitcase, today was the day to leave Brazil, leave Rio de Janeiro to get to know Italy. Lara was very happy to be moving in with her best friend. Lara leaves the room she shares with her cousin and stops in the living room where her cousin and aunt were.

"I'm leaving" Lara said, the two of them look at her, her cousin smiles but her aunt turns her attention back to the television and says.

"Ok, bye Lara" Lara knew that her aunt didn't show much affection, but she felt that deep down her aunt liked her.

"Bye Lara, you may not believe it, but I'm going to miss you" Her cousin says hugging her and whispers in her ear "Mine doesn't show affection and doesn't look at you much because you look a lot like your mother and she misses her sister" Lara didn't expect to hear that from her cousin, she gave her cousin a tight hug and said goodbye to them as the app car that would take her to the airport was already waiting at the gate.

Lara gets into the car, without looking back, and goes to the airport, she was very nervous, she couldn't stand the anxiety.

WITH ENZO

Enzo is a very handsome man, almost two meters tall, blond with blue eyes, anyone who looks at him from afar already realizes he is Italian. Desired by many women, whom he only stays with for one night. Although he was a womanizer, he was always respectful and never lied to any of them about it.

At Bianchi's company Enzo was super stressed, his father was going to the company to have a word with him and he already knew what it was about. Enzo had been trying to hide from his father for exactly two weeks, but now it would be impossible as he was going to the company. Enzo hears a knock on the door and tells him to come in, one of the employees who works in accounting enters to deliver the papers he asked for

"Mr. Bianchi, I wanted to ask you if I could leave earlier today, I have an appointment after lunch" Enzo looks at her, she seems uncomfortable, he made women very nervous.

She was one of the best employees in the accounting department and never gave him any problems or slip-ups at the company, Enzo thought it would be selfish of him not to let the girl leave early since she had been working hard since she was hired and sometimes stayed even later when he needed her.

"No problem, Antonelli" Enzo said, then the employee leaves the room. Not long after, Enzo's father enters the room and sits in the armchair opposite Enzo.

"Enzo, you should already know why I'm here" Enzo faces him and nods his head in the affirmative "So, son, you're staining the company's name, going out with different women every day, appearing in newspapers and magazines as a womanizer, you have to do something with your life. If you don't find yourself a serious woman by the party I'm having at my house for my partners, I'll make sure your mother finds a woman for you" Enzo looks at his father incredulously, he thought his father was exaggerating, he wasn't even as bad as his brother.

"You know you can't do this, right?" Enzo says, even though he knows his father and mother wouldn't leave him alone until he at least got a girlfriend. His father leaves without another word or a listen.

AT THE AIRPORT

Lara slept almost the entire trip from Brazil to Italy. Already off the plane, she gets out and picks up her cell phone to call Vitoria, who was meeting her in the food court, it was very crowded and she thought "how am I going to find Vic here?" she called but Vitoria didn't answer.

In the food court, she tries to call again, when she sees Vitoria running towards her but suddenly Vitoria trips over her own foot and falls in front of several people who were there, Lara went towards her, laughing a lot at her friend who was now being picked up by a stranger and thanking him.

Lara couldn't take it anymore and laughed non-stop, her friend looked at her with a closed face and red with shame. When Lara catches her breath she hugs her friend.

"How I missed you" Lara says to the friend who hugged her back.

"Don't even say that, friend, I was so anxious" they separate while Vitoria helps Lara with her suitcase and they walk and talk out of the airport. Already outside the airport getting into a taxi, Vitoria hears a familiar voice coming from behind them.

"Blondie what a fall that was" Vitoria turns red as a tomato, both girls look back.

"Hi Mr. Bianchi, did you see that? How embarrassing" She speaks embarrassed.

"Relax blondie, I won't tell anyone" He says with a smile.

Lara was looking at the man, he was very handsome, but he had a boyish way about him and looked to be about 25 or 27 years old.

"Lara, this is Mr. Bianchi, one of my bosses" Vitoria introduces them, the man immediately extends his hand and introduces himself and Lara gives a light handshake.

"You can call me Bryan, and Vitoria, I'm not your boss, I'm your future husband" Bryan says, leaving Vitoria even redder, while Lara found the whole thing hilarious.

"No Mr. Bianchi, you are just my boss" Vitoria says very nervous about the situation, Bryan laughs at her, he was enjoying her nervousness.

"Girls, unfortunately I have to go, it was a pleasure meeting you Lara" he winks at Vitoria and walks away.

The girls take a taxi and go to Vitoria's apartment, it wasn't big, it was two bedrooms, living room, kitchen and a bathroom, and it had a small balcony.

"Friend, I'm going to get a job tomorrow, I'm going to go out looking, drop off my resume at some companies" Lara said.

"Friend, give me your resume and I'll leave it at the company where I work, they are always hiring new people and I'm sure you'll be called right away, you have excellent recommendations" replied Vitoria.

Lara worked at a marketing company in Brazil, it wasn't a very big company, but it was somewhat well known and she had a great letter of recommendation.

"Okay, thank you so much, friend. I'm going to get some rest, I'm exhausted" Lara said, throwing herself on the bed.

WITH ENZO

After a long, hard day at work, Enzo arrives at his apartment and goes straight to his room, enters the bathroom and takes a cold shower, exits the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist and hears the cell phone ringing, it was Bryan, his brother.

Enzo ignores the call, he doesn't have the head to deal with Bryan's antics right now. Enzo puts on his boxers and sweatpants and lies down on the bed. Enzo falls asleep and wakes up some hours later to the sound of the television.

He goes to the living room and finds Bryan lying on his couch watching something he wasn't quite sure what it was.

"What are you doing here? How did you get in here?" asks a confused Enzo.

"I had a copy of your key made when you lent me your apartment and I'm here because Dad won't stop talking about weddings and blah blah blah" replies Bryan still paying attention to the TV.

"Turn down the TV, I'm trying to sleep, I'm going back to my room, someone here actually works" Enzo says and goes back to his room.

Bryan turns off the television and picks up the phone and decides to make a call.

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Bryan- Hi Blondie

Vitoria - Mr. Bianchi?

Bryan- Yes blondie, and it's just Bryan, want to go out tonight?

Vitoria - No Mr. Bianchi, I'm your employee and I don't even know how you got my number, bye.

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WITH VITORIA

Vitoria was almost asleep when she received a call from an unknown number, but when she answered she discovered it was Bryan Bianchi.

"He must be crazy" thought Vitoria. She didn't want anything to do with her boss, that would be a scandal at the company. It doesn't take long and Vitoria falls asleep again.

Not to mention that he was more of a womanizer than his brother, the two of them were a real loss, but not worth a penny.

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Lara Narrating...

It's been exactly a week since I arrived in Italy, today I was called for an interview at the Bianchi company, if I get hired I can work with my friend, I hope everything goes well today.

I get out of bed and go straight to the bathroom, take a shower and get ready for the interview, Vitoria was waiting for me and we were already almost late so we didn't have coffee.

We stopped at a coffee shop and got two coffees, we were addicted to coffee. We arrived at the company and Vitoria takes me where the interview would be and leaves me there alone as she had to go to work, there were several girls.

I was talking to a girl who was there to interview to be a secretary, another who was there to work in accounting, each girl was there to interview to work on something different.

When I am called, I enter the room and see Bryan and another man I don't know talking.

"Bryan you have to get out of my apartment, if my father and my mother go there looking for you I will kill you" The man was saying very angrily, when Bryan was about to answer.

"Excuse me," I speak getting their attention "I came here for an interview, they told me to come into this room."

"Remind me to fire that incompetent woman, I already said that someone should only be sent in after you left" He speaks to Bryan ignoring me.

"Relax brother, you're a friend of the blonde, right?" Bryan asks me.

"Yes, Mr. Bianchi" I answer, the other man was looking at my resume.

"Lara Sinclair" Says the other man and I look at him who was still looking at my resume and Bryan on his cell phone, the man continues speaking "Brazilian, has a great recommendation, worked in a small but good company. Look Lara, I'm going to give you this opportunity to work at my company, I'm Enzo Bianchi. You can start working after lunch, I'll ask someone from marketing to show you everything and at the end of the day you can stop by my office so we can talk more" I stare at him in disbelief that he hired me like that, without even asking questions, I thank him for the opportunity and go find Vitoria to tell her the news and have lunch with her since I was starving.

Enzo narrating...

My mom and dad were driving me crazy, a picture of me with a redhead I met at a club came out in a magazine the other day, I don't even remember her name and it drove my parents totally crazy, my dad's party is coming up and there's going to be a lot of very important people there, I need to get a fake girlfriend so they get off my back, maybe some girls will even leave me alone too.

My parents are after Bryan and if they find out he's at my apartment they're going to bug me even more.

He could have stayed in a hotel, but my parents would quickly find out, so not having to check in anywhere, he keeps bugging me.

Today I didn't have the patience to interview some girls, a Brazilian girl walked into the room and once again the secretary sent someone in without my permission.

After lunch in my office, my parents arrive entering my office and as always already talking in my head.

"Son, I saw the Vintchezo's daughter today and she's beautiful, I'll introduce her to you at the party and maybe you guys will hit it off" My mother says without pausing for breath, little did she know that I ate the Vintchezo's daughter whenever I wanted, Rachel Vintchezo had a crush on me, but she was too clingy and that annoys me.

"I already have a date" I tell them who look at me with a shocked look.

"Who?" asks my father quite curiously.

"You will meet her at the party" I say

"Son, where is your brother? I haven't seen him since he got back from his trip, he hasn't even come to visit us" My mother asks.

I wanted to turn Bryan in but I felt sorry for him, no one deserves to be targeted by my parents when it comes to serious relationships.

"He went traveling again, he should be back tomorrow" I lie.

My parents seem to swallow the lie, they stand there making small talk and then they leave. The day takes forever to pass and Bryan is in my office all day distracting me, he is extremely annoying.

When Lara Sinclair and Vitoria Antonelli arrive at my office I look at the two of them and only then do I realize the extent of Lara's beauty, which leaves me delighted. She would be perfect to play the role of my girlfriend, she would be perfect for me to do so many other things with her.

Lara Narrating...

A super arrogant girl showed me where I would be working, she put me in a group that was working on a project, a group of 5 people; Ryan; Simone; Leo; Petra and me.

After a very long day, I meet up with Vitoria and ask her to take me to Mr. Bianchi's office, and we were on our way there, when we get there I knock on the door and soon Bryan opens it and when he sees Vitoria he smiles.

"Come in girls" He says making way for the two of us to enter, I go to Mr. Enzo Bianchi who was sitting at his desk staring at me.

"Brother wait outside with Ms. Antonelli please, I want to talk to Ms. Sinclair in private" He says looking at me.

Bryan and Vitoria leave the room and then I look at Enzo waiting for him to start talking, and then he begins.

"Ms. Sinclair I wanted to make you a proposal, it's a bit strange but I hope you understand. I don't have a very good name in the media and my father thinks that if I continue with the 'womanizer' reputation it could affect the company, I wanted someone to pretend to be my girlfriend for a while just to be at peace with them and clear up that reputation, then end it all, I don't know why but I think you would be perfect for this" He says looking directly into my eyes.

I was paying close attention to his plan, I just didn't understand where I would fit in and then I interrupt him.

"Excuse me, sir, but what do I have to do with all this?" I ask.

"I want you to pretend to be my girlfriend, we can make a contract and I'll pay you whatever you want" He answers me as naturally as can be.

I am immediately incredulous, who does this man think I am? And who does he think he is? Does he think he can buy me like that? Before I can answer he continues.

"Think about it and then let me know, just don't take too long. Please don't mention this to anyone, as you can imagine it's a confidential matter" He says.

I didn't answer him, I just said goodbye and left his office, Vitoria and I went home and when we got there of course I told her everything.

"Are you going to accept?" She asks and I look at her.

"Of course not, are you crazy?" I say incredulously.

"Girl, I'd accept even for free, for pay then, and I'd use the money to buy a house and get out of rent" She says jokingly.

I become pensive and soon we change the subject.

"What did you talk about with Bryan outside the room?" I ask.

"Nothing, he got a call, asked me out on a romantic dinner which I declined and then he left" she replies.

We decided to go to a restaurant to eat out tonight.

We arrived at a very fancy restaurant, Vitoria said that today she wanted to eat somewhere different so we went to this restaurant.

At the restaurant we sat at a table in the corner, and we were distracted talking when someone sat at our table

"Hi Lara, hi blondie" Bryan wouldn't stop hitting on Vitoria, I guess it's become routine for him.

"Hi Bryan" we answer together "What are you doing here?" Vitoria asks.

"Enzo and I came to have dinner, can we join you?" He asks staring at Vitoria who was embarrassed in his presence.

"I don't think that would be appropriate Bryan, we are your employees and it would look bad for both of us if anyone saw" Vitoria replies.

And I agree with her but when I see that Greek god Enzo coming towards us I speak without thinking:

"Don't be silly, friend, we're just colleagues, right Bryan? Make yourselves comfortable" I say taking my eyes off Enzo.

Vitoria looks at me with blood in her eyes and I just ignore her.

"Hi girls, Bryan let's go to our table!" Enzo speaks authoritatively, as always.

"No, the girls let us sit here with them" Bryan says without taking his eyes off Vitoria.

Enzo sits down at our table and soon a waiter comes over and takes our orders. Bryan, Vitoria, and I were talking, Enzo was silent on his cell phone the whole time. Suddenly he speaks taking me totally by surprise.

"Have you thought about that matter, Lara?" He asks.

I choke on the water I was drinking, Bryan totally ignores me and looks at his brother with a very confused look.

"What subject?" He asks quite confused.

"I thought about it, Mr. Bianchi" I answer embarrassed ignoring Bryan's question which is repeated once more.

"What subject?" He asks again, irritated, being ignored once again.

"So?" He asks me.

"What subject?" Bryan asks again, irritated, being ignored again.

"I accept, Mr. Bianchi" I answer.

Vitoria chokes at the same time, apologizing. Bryan was tight-lipped not knowing what it was about and when he was about to ask one more time the waiter shows up putting the food on the table, we all eat in silence and when we finish Bryan quickly pays the whole bill, before we say anything. We left the restaurant and Enzo offered us a ride.

"I'll take you home" He says once again authoritatively.

"No need Mr. Bianchi" I reply.

"Call me Enzo, you don't need to be so formal anymore" I smile and so does he and my God, what a smile this man has.

"I insist on taking you two home" Bryan says.

We finally accept the ride the boys so that Bryan would stop talking about the reasons for us not to go home alone. They take us home and of course Bryan was talking the whole time reasons for Vitoria to give him a chance.

When we got there, Enzo says goodbye to both of us and tells me to meet him at the company so we can both sign the contract. We both go home and the boys leave as soon as we enter the building where we live.

"What made you do such a crazy thing as to accept his proposal?" Vitoria says as soon as we enter.

"It's a good opportunity" I reply.

"Be prepared to have the whole company turn their backs on you, that's why I don't trust Bryan" she says.

"You may be right, but I'm not there to please anyone, I barely know those people, friend."

Enzo Narrating...

As soon as I arrive at the building, I'm met with an unpleasant surprise. Rachel is waiting for me in the lobby. As soon as she sees me, she smiles.

She walks towards me like a hungry jaguar, stops in front of me, and looks into my eyes.

"My love, I missed you. You haven't sent me any more messages or given me any news," she says in a sweet voice.

"What are you doing here?" I ask.

My brother walks right past us, giving me a judging look. I understand him. Rachel places her hand on my abdomen and pulls our bodies closer. I grab her hand and move our bodies apart, taking a step back.

"Go away, Rachel," I say.

I let go of her hand and walk towards the elevator, not looking back to see if she stayed there or left.

Lara Narrating...

The next day, I wake up early. My cell phone hadn't even gone off yet. I lie in bed until my body is fully awake. When I get up, I go straight to the bathroom to do my morning routine.

After my morning routine and getting ready, I make breakfast. It doesn't take long for Vitoria to wake up.

After breakfast, we go to the company. Vitoria goes straight to her work sector, and I go straight to Enzo's office.

As soon as I arrive at his office, I knock softly on the door. There's no answer, so I knock again, and the answer comes.

"Come in," he says.

"Good morning, sir," I say. He looks at me seriously, and I quickly correct myself. "Good morning, Enzo," I say. He smiles at me, points to the chair in front of him, and I quickly sit down.

"Here's our contract. Read it carefully before signing," he says, handing me some papers.

I take a few minutes to read the contract, agree to all the clauses, and then sign it. He signs it right after.

"Next week, there's a party at my parents' house. It's going to be an event with some very important people. You're coming with me," he says in a completely authoritative tone, which makes me feel a certain attraction to this man.

As I'm about to answer him, someone enters the room, and he sighs. The person sits next to me, and I see it's Bryan.

"Lara, my friend, I heard from Blondie that you were here, and I came to ask you something," he says, smiling at me. "Is there any way you could invite Blondie to a party next week? You guys will love it." I interrupt him.

"Bryan, I'm already going to the party. I'll see if Vitoria wants to go with me and let you know," I say, standing up. "I need to get to work now. Excuse me," I say, leaving the two of them alone.

When I arrive at my work sector, the shrew seems to be waiting for me, looking at me with disdain, arms crossed, and an air of superiority.

"Late, dear. One more tardiness, and you can go straight to HR. I don't know how things work in Brazil, but we don't tolerate that here," she says extremely arrogantly.

"I was in Mr. Bianchi's office," I reply.

"This time, I'll let it slide," she says with an ignorant air, leaving. My desire was to pull her horrible little hair.

The week flies by. Vitoria and I are excited about this party. Our day was very busy because we wanted to be elegant enough for the people at this party so as not to embarrass ourselves. We bought clothes, did our hair, nails, and makeup. We looked beautiful. As the time approached, I got even more nervous. When the time came, I received a message from Enzo saying that he had arrived.

We arrived at the building's entrance, and there were those two statuesque men, as handsome as ever. They are the true epitome of perfection.

We approached them, and Bryan clearly looked Vitoria up and down, drooling over her.

"You two look handsome," I say, looking at both of them.

"They really do," Vitoria agrees with me.

"You two look divinely beautiful," Bryan compliments us.

We get into the car. Enzo opens the passenger door for me to get in. Bryan and Vitoria are in the back seat. We're all silent until the wonderful Bryan decides to drop another one of his wonderful pearls on Vitoria.

"Nervous about our first date?" he asks, making Vitoria laugh.

I immediately imagine a beautiful future for the two of them. Vitoria may be insecure about this now, but soon I'm sure the two of them will start a relationship.

"It's not a date, Mr. Bianchi. I only accepted the invitation to accompany my friend," she replies, smiling.

"To me, it's a date," he says, caressing her face.

We get out of the car all together and enter the party. We immediately receive looks, as I had imagined.

Bryan has his hand on Vitoria's waist and guides her through the huge party hall to a table, where they sit down.

I'm a little nervous. Enzo looks at me and holds my hand. His touch sends a slight, delicious shiver down my spine.

The two of us also sit at the table where Bryan and Vitoria are. Soon, a nice couple, whom I deduce to be the boys' parents, walks towards us.

"Hi, boys. So these are the young ladies?" the boys' mother asks excitedly. "They're beautiful," she says, smiling.

"Mom, this is Lara Sinclair," Enzo says. We introduce ourselves and immediately smile at each other.

"It's a pleasure to meet you," I say.

"Mom, this is Vitoria Antonelli, my future wife and mother of my children," Bryan says, not exaggerating at all.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, ma'am," Vitoria says.

There's no time for anyone to say anything else because a beautiful woman approaches, eyeing Enzo up and down.

"Enzo, darling. Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Bianchi," the woman says as she approaches, greeting only Enzo and his parents.

"My dear, how are you? How are your parents?" Mrs. Bianchi asks.

"Mom, Ms. Vintchenzo didn't come here to answer your questions. Her parents are over there talking to some people. Why don't you two go over there together?" Bryan asks in a serious voice.

Vitoria and I look at each other, surprised that Bryan would use that tone of voice with anyone. He's so sweet to everyone.

"Let's go, dear. The boys want to enjoy the company of the girls for a bit. It was a pleasure, ladies," the boys' father says. He takes his wife's hand, and they both leave.

"Wow, Bryan, I didn't know you were so arrogant," Rachel says as soon as the boys' parents walk away.

Bryan's face hardens even more, and his voice becomes even more serious.

"Nobody asked for your opinion. Nobody even invited you here, Rachel," Bryan says, unrecognizable as he speaks to her.

"I just came to talk to Enzo about yesterday when I went to his apartment. Things weren't very clear between us," she says, staring into Enzo's eyes.

Lara looks at Enzo. She lets go of his hand, and at that moment, he turns to her. It's not that she's angry or even jealous. She's just playing her role as Enzo's "girlfriend."

But she is a little disappointed because he's breaking one of the clauses of the contract that stated that neither party could have any relationship until the contract ended, and apparently, he's already breaking that part of the contract.

"Aren't you going to say anything, Enzo?" I ask, facing him and crossing my arms. But then Rachel gets my attention.

"And who are you?" Rachel asks, looking at me.

"I'm the one who should be asking you that. I'm his girlfriend. Who are you? Another one of his past playthings?" I ask just to provoke Rachel, which works, and she turns red with anger. I take advantage of her silence to continue speaking. "You know what? It doesn't matter who you are. I already know all about my boyfriend's past. Honey, I'm going to get a drink," I say and walk away.

I leave, and Vitoria comes with me. A waiter is serving champagne. We each take a glass and go to the table to sit down.

"Come on, friend, now tell me that wasn't jealousy," Vitoria asks, making Lara chuckle.

"It does seem like it, doesn't it, friend? I was just playing the role of the jealous girlfriend. Isn't that what I'm supposed to do?" The two of them laugh.

"You're taking this seriously," Vitoria says, laughing.

We're talking when the boys sit down next to us. I hadn't even seen them approaching.

"She went to my building, but she didn't even get into the elevator to go up to my apartment, and..." Enzo starts to say but is quickly interrupted.

"Relax, Enzo. I'm not even mad. I was just playing the role of the jealous girlfriend. You don't need to worry about it," I reply in a low voice so that only he can hear.

He doesn't seem to have heard anything I said. He seems to be lost somewhere inside his own mind.

"Enzo?" I call out to see if he's listening to me.

"Shall we dance?" he asks.

Before I can answer, he takes my hand and leads me to the dance floor. I put my arm around his neck, and he holds my waist, giving it a slight squeeze that makes me gasp.

We're dancing, and his scent intoxicates me. He smells so good that it's impossible to resist. When I come to my senses, I look around and see that many people are staring at us.

"Everyone's looking at us, Enzo," I say in a low voice.

"It's just that I'm not one to dance with girls at my dad's parties. I don't usually bring anyone," he says softly, his voice a little hoarse. He pauses and continues, "I hate these parties, to be honest."

"I understand. These serious events can be boring sometimes," I say in agreement.

"Shall we sit down? I'm tired," he asks a little sheepishly.

We walk back to the table and sit down. We chat. Bryan and Vitoria have disappeared from sight. They're probably somewhere else in the party.

Enzo's company is actually very pleasant. Although he's serious and doesn't like too much intimacy, he's a person who knows how to have a conversation.